NOTE: The Dark Angel Symphony CD Case shown is a MOCK UP using a Jewel Case. The actual CD will be beautifully presented in a luxurious case

The music for The Dark Angel Symphony will be written from scratch, giving you a completely new experience of the Peter Connelly Tomb Raider music that you all know and love. The Dark Angel Symphony will ALSO contain separate CDs of remastered original music from Tomb Raider 4, 5 and 6 (the music that was released with each game, remastered to the highest possible quality.)

We also have a number of Stretch Goals to add once-in-a-lifetime opportunities and professional music talents – such as the phenomenal solo cellist Tina Guo and vocalist Julie Elven – to our project.

NOTE: This project will only be funded if it reaches its goal by Monday, December 3 2018 11:59 PM UTC. If it does *not* reach its target, NONE of our backers will be charged ANY money at all.

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Tomb Raider: The Dark Angel Symphony GOALS

Main Goal (£60,000): If we hit this main goal, the music from Tomb Raider 4, 5 and 6 will be remade, rearranged and re-imagined solely by Peter Connelly, in his studio using synths, samplers and libraries to imitate an orchestra. He will, essentially, be taking approximately nine months off to work exclusively on this music, working full-time.This will be Tomb Raider: The Dark Angel Symphony.

IN ADDITION the original music from Tomb Raider 4, 5 and 6 will be remastered and included as separate CDs.

Note that this music is estimated to involve, not one, but 3–4 CDs (or more!)

This packaging is Kickstarter Exclusive. Note that this is still a draft version of the packaging to give you a general feel of what to expect. There may be changes in the final packaging.

Stretch Goal 1 (£90,000): If we raise this amount, we can achieve the same as in our Main Goal but, instead of Connelly arranging the music, it will be arranged by the legendary Dr Richard Niles who will raise the music to a whole new level of quality thanks to his 40+ years' experience in the music industry. This will be Tomb Raider music as you have NEVER heard it before!

Stretch Goal 2 (£120,000): Everything as described in Stretch Goal 1 PLUS we bring in virtuoso soloists Tina Guo and Julie Elven and a Choir to add some incredible live-music elements to the studio-based music.

Stretch Goal 3 (£180,000): The complete Tomb Raider: The Dark Angel Symphony will be recorded and released in all its glory – performed by a live Orchestra and recorded at the famous Air Lyndhurst Studios in London, UK.

Stretch Goal 4 (£300,000): If we reach this rather ambitious goal, we will achieve everything listed in Stretch Goal 3 PLUS we will also put on a one-off LIVE show, performing the music live to an audience (the first 1500 top backers will receive free tickets).

You can add additional items to your pledge by simply increasing your pledge. Instructions for adding add-ons can be found below:

Press the "Manage Your Pledge" button. If you haven't pledged yet, then this button will say "Back This Project" instead.

Increase your pledge in the "Pledge Amount" box by the total of the add-on(s) you want to add.

After the end of our Kickstarter campaign, you will receive a survey that will ask you questions about how you would like the add-on money to be assigned (i.e which add-ons you would like).

For example, if you choose the “Reward #3 CD COLLECTION” pledge for £30 and then decide that you also want a signed poster and an additional Vinyl, then you simply increase your Pledge Amount by [£ amount needed for add-on(s)]. (In this case, £30 CD COLLECTION Reward Tier + £10 (Poster) + £50 (Vinyl) = £90).

The Dark Angel Symphony T-shirts and Tank-tops

Increase your Pledge Amount by £20 to add one t-shirt or tank-top.

These vegan-friendly tank-tops and T-shirts feature exclusive artwork designed by Inna Vjuzhanina. Available in different sizes S–2XL (you will specify the size(s) you want in a survey email after the Kickstarter is funded.) Please note that colours could look slightly different on the finished product. You can add as many t-shirts or vests of as many sizes as you like to your pledge for £20 each.

How do I add a t-shirt to my pledge?

Just like with add-ons above, you can add t-shirts and vests to your pledge by simply increasing your pledge.

Instructions for adding t-shirts can be found below:

Press the "Manage Your Pledge" button. If you haven't pledged yet, then this button will say "Back This Project" instead.

Increase your pledge in the "Pledge Amount" box by the total of the t-shirt(s)/vest(s) you want to add.

After the end of our Kickstarter campaign, you will receive a survey that will ask you questions about how you would like the add-on money to be assigned (i.e which add-ons you would like).

For example, if you choose the “Reward #3 CD COLLECTION” pledge for £30 and then decide that you also want a signed poster, a t-shirt and two vests, then you simply increase your Pledge Amount by [£ amount needed for add-on(s)]. (In this case, £30 CD COLLECTION Reward Tier + £10 (Poster) + £20 (t-shirts) + £40 (vest x 2) = £100).

Backers who pledge for the PENDANT, ABBEY ROAD MASTER CD or MURTI'S ORIGINAL NOTES tiers are able to choose one of the following four pendants for their reward (you will specify the design you want in a survey email after the Kickstarter is funded.) These have been designed, hand-sculpted and hand-painted by J. R. Milward. The pendant is sculpted from Green Stuff (modeller's epoxy putty), painted with acrylics, varnished with a protective coating (Liquitex), and comes complete on a black or brown waxed-cotton, adjustable cord. (See pictures.)

Pendant 1: THE IRIS

“Whoever is first to the Iris claims the prize!”

No need to brave the jungles of Cambodia or laser-traps of the VCI building to retrieve this mysterious artefact. This handmade custom pendant has been inspired by the Iris artefact from Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation (1999) and Tomb Raider: Chronicles (2000). The Iris measures 35mm / 35mm (approx. 1 ⅜” / 1 ⅜”) and weighs 7g (including cord).

Exclusive Iris pendant

Please note that, because each pendant is individually handmade, the appearance will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Please note that, because each pendant is individually handmade, the appearance will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Pendant 3: THE SCARAB

“Remember the Amulet, and use your strength wisely…”

Of all the material edited out from Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness (2003), Putai the shaman’s gift of the Scarab Amulet remains one of the most mysterious. This handmade custom pendant has been inspired by the unused Scarab Amulet, which would have played an integral part of the game’s mechanics and provided a tangible link between Lara’s present and her past. The Scarab measures 28mm / 40mm (approx. 1” / 1 ½”) and weighs 11.3g (including cord).

Exclusive Scarab pendant

Please note that, because each pendant is individually handmade, the appearance will vary slightly from piece to piece.

Pendant 4: CHIRUGAI

“Lux Veritatis – Light of Truth.”

No demon-hunter should be without their trusty telekinetically-control arcane weaponry! This handmade custom pendant has been inspired by the infamous weapon owned by Kurtis Trent in Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness (2003). The Chirugai measures 50mm / 50mm (approx. 2” / 2”) and weighs 6g (including cord).

Chirugai pendant

Please note that, because each pendant is individually handmade, the appearance will vary slightly from piece to piece. (It's also not recommended for killing demonic entities UNLESS you happen to have telekinetic powers. (In which case, you're better off flinging them across the room rather than fiddling around with your necklace).)

OTHER REWARDS

Backers who pledge for the COMPLETE COLLECTION, ABBEY ROAD MASTER CD and MURTI'S ORIGINAL NOTES tiers will receive the 5.1 Surround Sound DVD of The Angel of Darkness OST, presented here for the very first time! Now you can listen to “Dance of the Lux Veritatis”, “By Moonlight”, “The Accused” – and all the rest of your favourites – as they were meant to be heard!

You can also get the Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness OST 5.1 DVD as an add-on by increasing your pledge reward by £25. Instructions can be found above.

Backers who pledge for the COMPLETE COLLECTION, ABBEY ROAD MASTER CD and MURTI'S ORIGINAL NOTES tiers will receive the complete Tomb Raider: The Dark Angel Symphony Full Score sheet music.

With this reward you will receive the full Tomb Raider: The Dark Angel Symphony score as a hard-copy, beautifully presented booklet with artwork by Inna Vjuzhanina.

Full Score sheet music (picture for illustrative purposes only.)

You can also get the sheet music as an add-on by increasing your pledge reward by £100. Instructions can be found above.

FIRST 30 BACKERS TO PLEDGE OVER £150 SECURES A PLACE. THIS REWARD WILL ONLY BECOME AVAILABLE IF WE REACH STRETCH GOAL 3 OR HIGHER.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to witness the orchestra performing and recording Tomb Raider: The Dark Angel Symphony LIVE at the famous Air Lyndhurst Studios, London. Meet the team and famous names including Dr Richard Niles, Tina Guo, Julie Elven, and Jill De Jong as she reprises her role as Lara Croft! Studio attendance is for a single three-hour-long session.

Backers who pledge for the AOD ARTWORK, ABBEY ROAD MASTER CD or MURTI'S ORIGINAL NOTES tiers will receive a piece of original, hand-drawn concept artwork from Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness. These have been kindly donated to The Dark Angel Symphony by Square Enix and are genuine pieces of Tomb Raider history!

Each reward contains a piece of artwork randomly selected from our collection of eighty drawings/sketches.

Please note that individual artworks cannot be requested by backers.

Due to limitations of the Kickstarter platform, we are unable to implement a "choose-your-own-artwork" mechanism. The simplest and fairest solution for our backers is to assign artworks randomly after funding is completed. £120 is a fair price for an original Tomb Raider artwork (and other rewards!)

LIMITED EDITION

“And I thought this was gonna be one of my easy days…”

Backers who pledge for the STATUETTE, ABBEY ROAD MASTER CDand MURTI'S ORIGINAL NOTES tiers will receive a hand-sculpted statuette. (See individual pledge tier lists for which they include: a choice of Kurtis or Lara, or both together. Where appropriate you will be sent a survey after the Kickstarter is successfully funded where you can state your choice of design.)

Now you can own your very own replica of Kurtis “Demon hunter)” Trent! Based on a master-sculpted figurine by artist Matt Chrich, this statuette is a replica of Lara Croft’s mysterious Lux Veritatis ally from Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness. Commissioned especially for Tomb Raider: The Dark Angel Symphony, this statuette has been hand-sculpted, hand-cast in resin, and finished by artist Matt Chrich. The model is painted to resemble worn stone, with a bronze Chirugai. Each statuette will be individually numbered, signed by Peter Connelly and Murti Schofield, and are strictly limited-edition exclusives to The Dark Angel Kickstarter project. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

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Please note that, because each statuette is individually hand-crafted by the artist – not mass-produced using 3D printing or factory techniques – each one is a unique work of art and the appearance might vary slightly from piece to piece. The statuette stands 21.5cm (8 ½”) tall, 17cm (6 ¾”) wide, 15cm (6”) deep; he weighs about 500g. (All measurements are approximate.)

LIMITED EDITION

“Once and Future Adventurer. For her.”

Backers who pledge for the STATUETTE, ABBEY ROAD MASTER CD and MURTI'S ORIGINAL NOTES tiers will receive a hand-sculpted statuette. (See individual pledge tier lists for which they include: a choice of Kurtis or Lara, or both together. Where appropriate you will be sent a survey after the Kickstarter is successfully funded where you can state your choice of design.)

Now Lara’s memorial can be yours, too! Commissioned especially for Tomb Raider: The Dark Angel Symphony, this statuette is a replica of Lara Croft’s memorial statue from Tomb Raider: Chronicles and has been hand-sculpted, hand-cast in resin, and finished by artist Matt Chrich. The model is painted to resemble worn stone, with a bronze memorial cartouche exactly as it is in the original Tomb Raider: Chronicles FMV. Each statuette will be individually numbered, signed by Peter Connelly, and are strictly limited-edition exclusives to The Dark Angel Kickstarter project. Once they’re gone, they’re gone!

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Please note that, because each statuette is individually hand-crafted by the artist – not mass-produced using 3D printing or factory techniques – each one is a unique work of art and the appearance might vary slightly from piece to piece. The statuette stands 25cm (9 ½”) tall, 12cm (4 ¾”) wide, 7.5cm (3”) deep; she weighs about 500g.

LIMITED EDITION

Backers who pledge for the ABBEY ROAD MASTER CD tier will receive a Master CD.

Here is your chance to own the Master CDs of Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness original soundtrack, recorded by the London Symphony Orchestra at Abbey Road Studios in 2002. All of the game music for Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness was sourced from these CDs, which have been donated to the Tomb Raider: The Dark Angel Symphony project by Peter Connelly himself. There are only TWO of these CDs in the whole world, and we're offering both of them as pledge rewards for the Tomb Raider: The Dark Angel Symphony. This is a priceless piece of Tomb Raider history – a must for serious Tomb Raider collectors!

LIMITED EDITION

The backer who pledges for the MURTI'S ORIGINAL NOTES tier will receive Murti Schofield's Original Handwritten Notes.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime chance to own writer Murti Schofield’s original, handwritten notes from his work on Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness. With this reward you will receive the original, handwritten notes made by Murti Schofield himself – NOT photocopies or digital files – chronicling the very earliest ideas that would go on to form the backbone of Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness. They include mind-maps, diagrams, lists of names and locations, and even thumbnail concept designs – all executed in Schofield’s unique, Gothic-embellished style. They have been donated to the Tomb Raider: The Dark Angel Symphony project by Murti Schofield himself, so you won’t find these anywhere else! They are presented in a beautiful, hand-tooled leather-bound binder. These notes are a unique, inspirational and moving part of Tomb Raider history that deserves to be cherished for generations to come!

All pledges £500 or higher (INCLUDING ADD-ON AMOUNTS) include a priceless one-hour arranging lesson by the legend himself, Dr Richard Niles, on Skype, Messenger, FaceTime or – if they're in/around the LA area – on a direct one-to-one basis at Richard's studio!

This is only available if we reach Stretch Goal 1 or above.

THE TEAM

Our Stretch Goals include a stellar musical team which will help Peter bring his magic to the fans.

Tina Guo* is an internationally acclaimed, Grammy-nominated virtuoso acoustic/electric cellist, recording artist, and composer. She is a frequent musical collaborator with Hans Zimmer and has toured with him as part of the Hans Zimmer Live tour.

Julie Elven* is an award-winning Soundtrack and Filmscore Vocalist based in Munich, Germany. She has featured alongside James Newton Howard and multiple orchestras. She is best known for her soloist vocal work on triple-A gaming titles such as Horizon Zero Dawn, World of Warcraft: Legion (plus many other famous titles by Blizzard Entertainment), Riot Games’ League of Legends, and more.

Dr Richard Niles*
is a world-famous Orchestrator / Arranger / Musician. He has worked with a veritable who’s-who of pop, such as Paul McCartney, the Pet Shop Boys, and Trevor Horn CBE.

Jill de Jong* will be returning to reprise her role as Lara Croft during the album’s recording sessions.
In 2002, Jill famously attended the original Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness recording sessions at Abbey Road, London, when Peter Connelly’s iconic score was recorded live by the LSO.

Since then, Jill’s career has blossomed as a sought-after celebrity fitness/health coach, personal trainer, and chef.
She has been featured in top magazines such as Vogue, Women’s Health and Style Caster.

* Team members will come into play depending on Stretch Goals

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Risks and challenges

Our main challenge is keeping costs down without sacrificing quality. Using the finest musicians and personnel in this industry comes at a premium cost, but the result is undeniably worth it. If we reach our targets it will truly be an epic, cinematic-sounding soundtrack, and a real game-changer event in video game musical history.

The other challenge we face is the coordination and organisation of all the people, facilities, equipment and schedules needed for such a massive undertaking. However, our team is fortunate enough to have faced similar challenges before.

Our project manager, Ash Kaprielov, and his team of fellow Tomb Raider fans, successfully delivered a Core Design-employee reunion and QA panel event at Play Expo Manchester in 2016 to mark the Tomb Raider franchise’s 20th anniversary – the largest celebration to take place that year, even taking into account official events organised by Crystal Dynamics. He has extensive experience in organising large-scale events and managing projects that require the coordination of people and materials to tight deadlines. He is also a professional communications and social media coordinator.

All of the fans involved in this project are professionals in their various fields, and have brought both their skills and passion to Tomb Raider: The Dark Angel Symphony to ensure it meets the highest possible standards in all areas (for example, in editing, art, filming and audio production, project management and communications, and graphic design.)

On a purely musical front – and stretch goals permitting! – Peter Connelly himself will lead and coordinate the other music-industry professionals to create and deliver Tomb Raider: The Dark Angel Symphony to the highest possible standard. Dr Richard Niles, Isobel Griffiths, Tina Guo and others frequently work alongside other top-industry names such as Hans Zimmer, Howard Shore, and Trevor Horn OBE; we think what’s good for them is good enough for Tomb Raider: The Dark Angel Symphony and the Tomb Raider community.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge £20 or more
About US$ 26

DIGITAL COLLECTION

With this pledge you will receive the Kickstarter Exclusive Tomb Raider: The Dark Angel Symphony music as a DOWNLOAD PLUS the original Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation/Chronicles/Angel of Darkness remastered music as a DOWNLOAD.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge £30 or more
About US$ 40

CD COLLECTION

With this pledge you will receive a beautifully presented and Kickstarter Exclusive luxurious CD containing the Tomb Raider: The Dark Angel Symphony music PLUS bonus CD(s) of the original Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation/Chronicles/Angel of Darkness remastered music.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge £45 or more
About US$ 59

ESSENTIAL COLLECTION

With this pledge you will receive a beautifully presented and Kickstarter Exclusive luxurious CD containing the Tomb Raider: The Dark Angel Symphony music PLUS Kickstarter Exclusive bonus CD(s) of the original Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation/Chronicles/Angel of Darkness remastered music PLUS a Digital Download as per DIGITAL COLLECTION

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge £100 or more
About US$ 132

Limited Edition: PENDANT

With this pledge you will receive the items from the ESSENTIAL COLLECTION Reward Tier PLUS a limited-edition, exclusive handmade pendant by J. R. Milward of your choice (choose 1 from 4 designs. You will be sent a survey after the KS is funded where you can state your choice).

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Pledge £150 or more
About US$ 198

COMPLETE COLLECTION

With this pledge you will receive all of the items from the VINYL COLLECTION Reward Tier PLUS the Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness 5.1 Surround DVD PLUS the Tomb Raider: The Dark Angel Symphony Full Score Sheet Music.

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Pledge £750 or more
About US$ 991

Limited Edition: ULTIMATE COLLECTION

With this pledge you will receive all of the items from the ESSENTIAL COLLECTION Reward Tier PLUS a choice of up to FOUR Pendants of your choice (Iris, Memorial Stone, Scarab and Chirugai) PLUS hand-sculpted Lara Croft Memorial AND Kurtis Trent Statuettes PLUS a piece of original hand-drawn concept art from Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge £2,000 or more
About US$ 2,643

Limited Edition: ABBEY ROAD MASTER CD

With this pledge you will receive a COMPLETE bag of goodies PLUS an original Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness Abbey Road Master CD (one of two used as a source of the original AoD Studio Recordings back in 2002.)